Sarah Lahbati’s Makeup Artist Has A Genius Hack For Fuller Lips

Thanks to the Kardashians, the quest for fuller-looking lips has been more prominent than ever. But while not everyone is ready to plunge in to the plastic surgery department (or sticking your lips inside a tiny cup), going faux with the help of makeup is our best bet. Here, celebrity makeup artist Jelly Eugenio–the makeup pro behind Sarah Lahbati‘s looks–lets us in on what keeps this actress’ lips look fuller than ever (sans the painful injections and plumping products).

1. Prep your lips.

“Make sure your lips are well moisturized (no dry skin or peeling). This will make it possible for your lip products to glide on smoothly. Exfoliate if necessary” shares Jelly.

2. Contour.

Yes, contouring isn’t only for your cheekbones, but even for your lips too. “What I do is I use a lip liner that’s a shade darker than her natural lips, so it would create a shadow-like effect–making her lips look even fuller”.

3. Apply a lighter shade.

“Here’s another hack for a fuller pout: apply lipstick as you normally would, then apply a lighter shade (or a concealer) on the center of the lips to create an illusion of a plumper pout”. Doing this will add more drama to your lips, making you look selfie-ready in no time.